Principal Radar Systems Analyst

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

1d•$134,332 - $181,349•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a full-time, on-site Principal Radar Systems Analyst to provide technical leadership for radar performance analysis and systems engineering across counter-unmanned aircraft systems, counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar, and short-range air defense programs. The role translates operational needs into models, simulations, requirements, and technical solutions. It is a hands-on, senior-level systems-engineering position involving collaboration with systems, software, hardware, integration, test, and operational teams, rather than production, manufacturing, or work limited to operating a single radar system. The analyst leads technical workstreams, develops and maintains radar performance-analysis tools and systems-engineering artifacts, supports integration and verification activities, and mentors engineers. The position is based on-site in Germantown, Maryland, and offers a 9/80 schedule. U.S. citizenship is required, as is an active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
At least eight years of relevant experience.
Advanced technical and domain knowledge in systems engineering and radar performance analysis.
Ability to independently lead a technical group and apply sound engineering judgment in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Broad systems-engineering experience, including requirements management; functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design; system integration; technical risk management; and verification and validation principles.
Experience developing and using systems-engineering artifacts, including specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies.
Experience supporting Department of Defense customers and processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; the posting also specifies an active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Advanced experience with analysis and automation tools such as Jenkins, Cameo, STK, MATLAB, and Python.
Strong organizational, written communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain technical project plans to design, develop, document, test, and deliver radar performance-analysis tools that meet cost, schedule, and technical-performance targets.
Provide technical leadership and sound engineering approaches for complex radar and system-performance challenges.
Develop, deploy, and maintain models, simulations, and analysis tools that inform system integration, test planning, and performance characterization.
Translate customer needs and limited source documentation into clear system requirements, and work with development teams to map requirements into an Agile execution framework.
Create and maintain systems-engineering artifacts, including specifications, Interface Control Documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, trade studies, and verification and validation plans.
Identify technical risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support systems design, requirements allocation, integration, and verification and validation activities.
Mentor and coach engineers and provide technical expertise to engineering and operational stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs
Career-growth programs
Professional development and skill-enhancement programs
Flexible 9/80 schedule
Competitive vacation
Health and emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Potential eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable